Trip from Terre Haute, IN to Spiceland, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 22m

Distance

120.9 mi

195 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 12m ★

6 AM

2h 22m

8 AM

2h 42m

10 AM

2h 29m

12 PM

2h 27m

3 PM

2h 30m

5 PM

2h 41m

8 PM

2h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Spiceland, IN covers 120.9 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 70, 1st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.3 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.90 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

60.4 miles from Terre Haute, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 120.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Spiceland, IN covers 120.9 miles and takes about 2h 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 75.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 150 / Cherry Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 22m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 150 / Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 150 / Cherry Street

Turn left onto US 150 / Cherry Street

Navigation decision point

6

3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

5

3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge onto I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

6

78.6 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | I 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

118.9 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in

Take the exit toward SR 3: New Castle, Spiceland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 123 Toward SR 3: New Castle, Spiceland

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	75.3 mi	1h 25m
I 70	40.3 mi	46m
1st Street	1.3 mi	2m
South 3rd Street	1.3 mi	2m
SR 3	1.3 mi	1m
East Main Street	0.4 mi	1m
Hulman Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Cherry Street	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Dwight D Eisenhower Highway — 75.3 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute, IN and Spiceland, IN.

1

Start on US 41; US 150

295 ft · 15 sec · North 3rd Street

2

Turn left onto US 150

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Cherry Street

3

Turn left onto 1st Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

Use the straight lane.

4

Turn left onto Hulman Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Hulman Street

5

Turn right onto US 41; US 150

1.3 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street

6

Turn left

0.3 mi · 25 sec

Use the left lane.

7

Merge onto I 70; US 40

75 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Use the straight lane.

8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

40 mi · 46 min · I 70

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 123 Toward SR 3: New Castle, Spiceland

10

Turn right onto SR 3

1.3 mi · 1 min · SR 3

11

Turn slight right onto East Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

12

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 60.4 miles from Terre Haute, IN, or about 1h 11m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 27 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 60.4 miles or 1h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spiceland, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Terre Haute, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Terre Haute, IN

This is one driving day of about 120.9 miles and 2h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Terre Haute, IN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 75.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.4 mi from Terre Haute, IN · 1h 11m into the drive

town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Speedway, IN

60 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Alaska, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Speedway, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.4 miles from Terre Haute, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.3 miles.

Arriving in Spiceland, IN

The final approach into Spiceland, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Spiceland, IN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cackleberries

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Terre Haute, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18122320000

Visit website

Siam Square

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.5 mi

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 77.7

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.8 mi

Loose Goose Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Terre Haute, Indiana

2.4 mi

Cackleberries

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18122320000

Visit website

Siam Square

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 77.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13176368424

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.3

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13178971042

Visit website

The Capital Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Very expen mile 77.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13174238790

Visit website

Five Guys

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+13173533422

Visit website

Hongkong Chinese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13179518882

Visit website

Domino's Pizza

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+18122328133

Visit website

Family Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17.3

Brazil, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18124430323

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 77.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Loose Goose Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18129173863

Visit website

Bear’s Coffee and Roasting Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18129172268

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 8.6

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Ionna Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 8.6

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+33172676914

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

The Bouncin Barn

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Closed

+18122995867

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 77.7

Indianapolis, IN

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13174555289

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.90 one way

$37.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$20.75	$41.51
premium	$4.89	$23.27	$46.53
diesel	$5.61	$26.69	$53.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.3	$12.69	$5.80
Efficient EV	30.2	$10.58	$4.84
EV Truck/SUV	48.4	$16.93	$7.74

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Terre Haute, IN

Evening in Terre Haute on Friday

Local time

7:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny

WSW 12 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT until April 21 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT until April 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Spiceland, IN

Evening in Spiceland on Friday

Local time

7:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

9 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 22m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Terre Haute, IN to Spiceland, IN covers 120.9 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 70, 1st Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 60.4 miles from Terre Haute, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 2h 22m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 150 / Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Terre Haute, IN to Spiceland, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Spiceland, IN

Nearby Places

Cackleberries

Georgia Street Grind

Cackleberries

Siam Square

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

The Capital Grille

Five Guys

Hongkong Chinese Restaurant

Domino's Pizza

Family Table Restaurant

Georgia Street Grind

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

Loose Goose Coffee Company

Bear’s Coffee and Roasting Co.

Tesla Supercharger

Ionna Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Nissan Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

The Bouncin Barn

Indy with Kids

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Terre Haute, IN

Spiceland, IN

Same local time

9 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 22m on the road

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